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This past year we have partnered with Kaiser Permanente and Pure Game Soccer to provide <br />youth with paid employment. Our Corporate Relations Manager is seeking to expand our number <br />of partnerships with employers who will hire youth and provide on-the-job training. In April <br />2014, WIA youth will attend the annual Summer Youth Job Fair hosted by the State of <br />California. Youth will participate in mock interview sessions. Youth completing their <br />diploma/certificate/GED will be required to submit a minimum of 3 college applications and/or 5 <br />job applications/resumes by the end of the program year. Youth will participate in at least 3 high- <br />growth/high-demand job site visits. <br />After youth exit the program, KidWorks will maintain a supportive relationship to help with <br />employment retention, transportation issues, and self-sufficiency. Within 3 days of starting a new <br />job or starting school, the Case Manager will conduct a follow-up phone call to check on <br />progress and help the youth work through any obstacles. Additionally, within the first 2 weeks of <br />this transition, the Case Manager will meet the youth on their day off, during their lunch break, <br />or after work/class to discuss and work through any issues that may have arisen. For the <br />remainder of the first quarter of the follow-up year, the Case Manager will call the youth on a <br />monthly basis to check in and offer appropriate support, referrals, and services. For the <br />remaining 3 quarters, the Case Manager will call the youth at least once per quarter to check on <br />progress and offer supportive services. During the 12 month follow-up period, the Case Manager <br />will offer exited program participants the opportunity to participate in workshops, classes, events, <br />and service projects at KidWorks. <br />CareerWorks Program provides youth participants with a pathway to self-sufficiency. Activities <br />that will support self-sufficiency for youth include financial literacy training, leadership <br />development, academic support, career -exploration, and work experience training. Youth in <br />CareerWorks Program will receive services to obtain the necessary certificates, degrees, and/or <br />work experience to enter higher education programs or employment at a higher wage. Through <br />CareerWorks Program, youth will be empowered to work toward a successful future in the <br />workforce. <br />X. Post -Secondary Education <br />In the CareerWorks Program, youth will receive help to enter post -secondary education such as <br />college, apprenticeships, and vocational training. They will participate in one-to-one guidance <br />counseling as well as post -secondary education preparation workshops that will encourage them <br />to visualize their future in gainful employment and/or higher education. <br />Youth will participate in at least 5 college, university, apprenticeship, or vocational school visits. <br />Students completing their diploma/certificate/GED will be expected to submit a minimum of 3 <br />college applications and/or 5 job applications/resumes by the end of the program year. The Case <br />Manager will meet with each youth to help them complete their applications and assist them with <br />the submission process. The Case Manager will also assist the youth with applications for <br />financial aid, as necessary. <br />EXHIBIT A <br />